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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1939

Page

6

Nelsonville Varsity N Association Seeks Cause of Poor Record

The Varsity N Association in Nelsonville aims to restore local school athletics after a period of weak support. President Harry Kelly clarifies it is not a hoodlum group, and members plan a formal policy with backing from business and professional leaders to improve facilities, equipment, and administration.

Messenger Athens Co. H. Bartlett Nelsonville N” Association Harry Kelly

Dances Called at Nelsonville Family Night Pro gram

Inside guard Rennie Pack of the Eagles will call square dances at the Nelsonville area Family Night program. He is familiar to many local square dancers in the district.

Nelsonville Rennie Pack The Eagles

Nelsonville to Boost Athletics Though Public Support Lags

The article notes frustration with limited board influence over high school sports and calls for public backing to lift teams from mediocrity. Two Varsity N candidates, Leland Krieg and Howard D. Warner, seek city school board seats at the upcoming Tuesday election with endorsements.

Nelsonville Varsity “N” Association Leland L Krieg Howard D. Warner

Boy Scouts to Meet at West School Tonight

Nelsonville Troop 66 will gather at 7 30 tonight at West School headquarters. Scoutmaster Wilbur D Mender urges full attendance. Troop plans two new patrols this month and emphasizes wearing the official uniform for troop inspections. Senior Scouts J Bill Barber and Bob Johnson may become assistant scoutmasters. Paul Wright and Everett Woody to be registered as assistants. Thirty members attended a Halloween party at Coxs Farm last Saturday.

Nelsonville West School Wilbur D. Mender Bill Barber Bob Johnson Paul Wright Everett Woody Cox's Farm

Case Dismissed In Mayor Court In Nelsonville

Raymond Rife of Buchtel was found innocent of reckless driving after a hearing in Mayor C. G. Dew s court. The affidavit by Harry Blimes was dismissed. The action stemmed from a collision at Harper and Poplar Streets Sunday.

Nelsonville Raymond Rife Buchtel C. G. Dew Harry Blimes Harper and Poplar Sts

Nelsonville rally to boost Franklin County football clash

Nelsonville High School fans plan a Friday pep rally on the Public Square at 7 pm to back the Greyhounds against Athens Bulldogs. The event, organized by the Varsity N Association, will include a parade, band, trumpeted speeches, a bonfire, and a community turnout ahead of a 2:30 pm kickoff.

C. H. Nelsonville Athens Greyhounds Nelsonville High School Bulldogs of Athens Nelsonville George Abraham N” Association Logan Southeastern Ohio Eagles Camp Nelson Varsity “N” Association Brooks Shoe Factory

Family Night for Eagles Planned in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes announce another Family Night at the Eagles Hall on Friday November 3. A 15 minute Boy Scouts program led by Scoutmaster Leonard Powell and music by Calico Ridge Runners of Logan for round and square dances plus novelty numbers are planned. Children will attend a 8 p m picture show and women’s games begin then. Clyde Byers urges members to contact him about the district initiation at Shawnee as the group plans to go together.

Nelsonville The Eagles Boy Scouts of the Eagles Leonard Powell Calico Ridge Logan Eagles Hall Basil Whitlatch Clyde Byers Shawnee

W. M. Club Meets in Nelsonville Social Notes

The W. M. Club will meet Friday night at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Matheny. Mrs. Guy Ridenour of Columbus visits the area at the Ridenour home. Mrs. Elizabeth Butt of Rock Island Ill stays with her sister Mrs. Allan Riley. Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Shafer return from a weeklong eastern motor trip visiting the World's Fair in Philadelphia with Mr. and Mrs. Vance Morgan.

W. M. Club Myrtle Matheny Guy Ridenour Columbus Ridenour Chestnut St Elizabeth Butt Rock Island Ill Allan Riley William Morgan Cecil Shafer Philadelphia Vance Morgan

Mrs Glenn Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs Wallace Glenn hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club last night where high scores were led by Mrs Cecil Shafer, Mrs Garnet Bennett, and Mrs L P Rice.

Glenn Cecil Shafer Garnet Bennett L. P. Rice Wallace Glenn Wednesday Bridge Club

New Marshfield Class Completes Bible Study

New Marshfield Methodist Church Young People Sunday School class completed a several weeks Bible Question Contest with wide participation. The group enjoyed a hay ride to Athens then indoor games and a wiener roast at the Herron home.

New Marshfield Methodist Church Athens John Wigal William Burt Earl Herron Herb Lovesy Merrill Tewksberry Wesley Rice Eugene Ridenour Bernice McLeod Alma Lovsey Gertrude Lovesy Harriett Dickens Mary Andrews Dorothy Sidders Doris Dicken Clifford Herron

Reeves Station Robbed of Pennies in Nelsonville

Nelsonville police say the Reeves Station on Chestnut Street operated by Rodney Reeves was entered last night and about 40 pennies were stolen. Entrance was gained through a side window.

Nelsonville Chestnut St Rodney Reeves

Daughters of America Host Benefit Party in Nelsonville

The Daughters of America sponsor a weekly benefit party at the ICCF Hall in Nelsonville on Friday night at 7 45 o clock. Proceeds support their charitable activities and community work in the area.

Nelsonville the Daughters of America 1.C.C.F. Hall

Roach Speaks To Students At Nelsonville High

Nelsonville High School hosted conservation agent Lee Roach as guest speaker at the weekly assembly. Miss Sharp sponsored the program as the NHS band under LeFavor performed. Meredith Awe led the call to colors with James Knight and James Hubble guiding the flag procession, Knight delivering the Pledge of Allegiance.

Nelsonville Lee Roach Southeastern Ohio Nelsonville High School Miss Sharp N.H.S LeFavor Meredith Awe James Knight James Hubble Elizabeth Shafer Arnold Kinneer Dana Barber Eleanor Spencer Juanita Tolliver

Flower Sale Aids Blind in Nelsonville

Nelsonville holds a Saturday flower sale to aid the American Brotherhood for the Blind. The event, sponsored by local citizens, will use the Nelsonville Public Library as the day’s headquarters with Miss Helen V. Shaw in charge. Artificial flowers made by blind workers will be sold on the street and at homes for any contribution, and buyers are asked to wear flowers to deter further solicitation.

Nelsonville American Brotherhood For the Blind Nelsonville Public Helen V. Shaw

Mrs. Biddie Canter Dies at Barton Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Biddie Christian Canter 43 who died suddenly at her Barton Colerain Road home were held at the residence with Rev. E N Berry. Interment was in Linwood Cemetery. Survived by husband Frank Canter three daughters a son three sisters three brothers and three grandchildren. She was born March 24 1896 in Mon Day Ohio and belonged to the Church of God.

Nelsonville Biddie Christian Canter Barton Colerain Road E. N. Berry Linwood Cemetery Frank Canter Harry Norman Blaine Bruno Posozk St. Clairsville Burl Bittner Marion Lester Charles Matheny Buchtel Abbie Locke Athens Frank Coleman Brownsville William and Amos Christian Monday Davie Longstreth, O

Stocks and Bonds Mixed, Steel Leaders Hold at Peak

New York stocks show mixed moves with steels firm and utilities edging higher. Curtiss-Wright hits a yearly high at 9 percent, Bethlehem Steel rises to 89 on the first sale, while U S Steel opens up and Armour and Loft ease from earlier levels. Safeway Stores, AT&T, Public Service of New Jersey, GM, Sears, and Con Edison gain modestly.

New York Curtiss-Wright U. S. Steel Armour Loft Woolworth Douglas Aircraft U. S. Rubber Kennecott North American New York Central Bethlehem Steel Safeway Stores American Telephone Public Service of New Jersey General Motors Sears Roebuck Consolidated Edison

Toledo Market Reports Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices

TOLEDO market notes show wheat, corn, oats values and steady butter eggs and poultry figures. Boston wool trends temper cautious bids while Pittsburgh Athens گزارش livestock prices reflect slow markets and modest gains in cattle and hogs.

Pittsburgh

Sands Dies at Home in Zaleski

J H Sands dies at his home in Zaleski after visiting sister Mrs Clara Potts. He leaves two sisters and one brother. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at the Zaleski Methodist Church.

Nelsonville J. H. Sands Zaleski Clara Potts

West School Annual Fall Festival Highlights Friday

Nelsonville notices West School hosts its annual fall festival Friday with a grade school play by first to third grades and the fourth grade performance The PTA plans a minstrel show plus a fish pond homemade candy hot dogs and Eskimo pies A pet doll and handiwork display will be judged by a committee

Nelsonville Three Bears Weathercock P.T.A

German Co ed Enrolls Bethany as Foreign Fellow

A stranded German student, Miss Anna Wojnowska of the Polish Corridor, will study this year at Bethany College as a foreign fellowship student, per Dean Forest H. Kirkpatrick. The article notes her inability to return to Europe when the war began.

Bethany W. Va Bethany College Dean Forest H. Kirkpatrick Anna Wojnowska Europe

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